Tracie
projecthouse.bsky.social
Tracie
@projecthouse.bsky.social
Restored a 1924 Chicago Bungalow.
Current project house: an 1896 former rectory and convent in West-Central IL.
Find me on IG @st.roserectory and @shellactivist
Never happier than when he’s upside down.
June 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
He only likes one patch of grass in the yard and it’s the one he killed 😂
June 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Kevin put himself in timeout in the cubby hole last night for absolutely no reason. And it was adorable.
June 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Oh it’s happening alright.
#oldhouselove
May 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s about to storm (maybe?!) but here’s some progress anyway. Painted and ready for some fresh shellac. I’m working on the doors and wallpaper next week.
April 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I took this picture of him this morning 😂
April 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The last of the white paint is finally disappearing. I need to order some curtain rods and figure out what I’m going to do for curtains in this space. Also, that bejeweled light fixture needs to go. The punch list is getting shorter on this impulse Project House!
April 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Before ➡️ Almost after (I still have painting to finish 🫠)
April 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Getting closer!
April 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
These dumb idiots are my favorite.
April 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Starting in on the Butler’s pantry today. I cleared it out yesterday because I remembered that I need to refinish it before the new floors go in. It’s just easier that way. Maybe I can finally install the wallpaper I bought two years ago. 🫠 #oldhouselove
March 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Stripped!
March 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Back to work full time at the rectory! The temporary sink is out and I can finish stripping the last of the beadboard before floor install.
March 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It’s very nearly empty.
#oldhouselove
March 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
UPDATE: It wasn’t a fucking dream!!!
March 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Yellow ceiling loading…
February 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
His sister is at the doctor so he’s enjoying some time as Only Dog™️
February 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
These views are going to 🔪 me
February 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Love a good cuddle
February 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The missing rug piece will terminate under the tread, so the riser will be visible from the bottom of the stairs.
February 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Stair runner is finally installed. Except I’m short one step.
#oldhouselove
February 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Moving Part II
February 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Ready to install the runner! Tiggy (our 13 yr old terrier) can go up the stairs but not down. Hopefully restoring her autonomy will decrease her anxiety. It worked in the other house 🤞🏻
February 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Going full ochre in the bathroom (color is actually BM Turmeric).
February 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Same window box, new window.
February 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM